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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1

Every episode of Knots Landing Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1

The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
  1. Background image for Pilot
    7.9/10(104 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

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    Director:Unknown
  2. Background image for Community Spirit
    7.4/10(76 votes)

    #2 - Community Spirit

    S1:E2

    When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

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    Director:James Sheldon
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Let Me Count the Ways
    7.0/10(68 votes)

    #3 - Let Me Count the Ways

    S1:E3

    When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

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    Director:Henry Levin
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Lie
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #4 - The Lie

    S1:E4

    Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Will the Circle Be Unbroken
    7.1/10(61 votes)

    #5 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken

    S1:E5

    When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

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    Director:Unknown
  6. Background image for Home is For Healing
    7.4/10(60 votes)

    #6 - Home is For Healing

    S1:E6

    Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Land of the Free
    6.8/10(65 votes)

    #7 - Land of the Free

    S1:E7

    When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Civil Wives
    7.2/10(57 votes)

    #8 - Civil Wives

    S1:E8

    Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

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    Director:Kim Friedman
  10. Background image for Constant Companion
    7.3/10(54 votes)

    #9 - Constant Companion

    S1:E9

    Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

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    Director:Henry Levin
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Small Surprises
    7.4/10(51 votes)

    #10 - Small Surprises

    S1:E10

    Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Courageous Convictions
    7.0/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Courageous Convictions

    S1:E11

    Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

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    Director:Henry Levin
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Bottom of the Bottle (1)
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    #12 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)

    S1:E12

    Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(49 votes)

    #13 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)

    S1:E13

    Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 104 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by David Jacobs, it aired on 12/27/1979. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Community Spirit".